CANCER REGISTRAR-NON CERTIFIED

Taylorville Memorial Hospital • Decatur, IL

55d • $22 - $35

About The Position

Position Summary:A Certified Cancer Registrar is responsible for identifying, registering, analyzing, and reporting cancer registry information. This role ensures accurate and complete documentation of cancer cases to support research, reporting, and patient care initiatives.

Requirements

• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, typing and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and organize and prioritize work.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certification as a CTR is required.
• Two years previous experience in cancer registry.

Responsibilities

• Complies with American College of Surgeons Standards for Cancer Registry on collection and analysis of data on reportable cancer diagnoses made at the hospital.
• Abstracts data sets per standards.
• Obtains and maintains follow-up information of all patients in registry data base.
• Reports monthly to Illinois Department of Public Health, annually to the National Cancer Data Base, and as requested to other professional organizations.
• Maintains status as Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR); attends mandatory and optional inservices and meetings to ensure competency and personal growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Medical Director or Administrative Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED